Understanding Automated Cell Expansion Workflows
Labman applies in-depth knowledge of cell expansion automation to support scalable, consistent, and contamination-free growth of cell cultures.Labman expertise
Enabling your workflow
Bring the precision, speed and safety of cell expansion to your laboratory.Liquid handling for cell cultureWe understand the importance of precision when seeding, media changing, and resuspending cells—especially under strict temperature and sterility controls.
Confluency monitoring techniquesLabman has explored how integrated imaging and scheduling tools can automate confluency checks and trigger timely passages, improving culture timing and reproducibility.
Harvesting and cryo integrationWe recognise the critical nature of harvesting cells into cryovials or plates and how automation can support seamless integration with downstream storage and processing platforms.
Controlled incubation and storageMaintaining cultures at 37°C with 5% CO₂, or storing prepped labware at 4°C—requires environmental precision, and we understand the importance of flexible storage integration.
Process and sample trackingLabman values the role of inventory and sample tracking in compliant environments, and we understand how LIMS integration, labware labelling, and full traceability underpin quality control.
Cell handling via centrifugationFrom separation to gentle resuspension, centrifuge automation can improve yield, consistency, and downstream viability in expansion workflows.
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Lab technology that suits everyone
Cell expansion is a critical process in cell therapy, drug development, and biomanufacturing - and one where consistency, sterility, and scalability are essential. At Labman, we understand the challenges associated with manual expansion workflows, including variability, time consumption, and contamination risks. Our experience in automating complex lab processes informs our deep understanding of what’s required to scale cell culture, while maintaining cell health and workflow control.Custom projectsLabman are experts at creating technologies for your lab that work exactly as you need them to, with no compromises.
ProductsBrowse our ever-growing catalogue of off-the-shelf products transforming the lab processes you use everyday - explore now.
Process skidsWorking in GMP? Need manufacturing scale? Our experienced team creates skid technology that fits your workflow.
SoftwareFDA-compliant software, custom web apps, full LIMS integration - our software team works at all scales.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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We’ve produced 100s of unique pieces of revolutionary technologies for laboratories worldwide. Each of these harnesses Labman’s unique ability to design for a specific workflow and to integrate tools that customer’s know well in an automated way.H3PO
Paint formulation and syringe transfer systemA bespoke, automated system for mixing paint and aspirating those formulations into syringes ready for further analysis.
RPTR
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LIFE
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SOFIA
The collaborative formulatorAn open, collaborative platform designed to intuitively formulate coloured products.
LCBS
Powder feeding and slurry handling systemAn automated system designed to produce, homogenise and transfer powder-ethanol slurries.
HITS
Paint formulation systemDispenses and mixes raw ingredients and bases in samples pots, preparing them for drawdown and analysis on other Labman systems.
HITS_H2PA
Panel preparation systemA high throughput, automated system for creating paint films on panels to enable analysis and testing of the paint formulation.
ZPOW
ZPOW powder dispensing systemAn easy-to-operate, automated system for dispensing powder into vials and well plates.